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On February 24, U.S. Ambassador John Giordano convened a high-level Counter Wildlife Trafficking Roundtable at the U.S. Embassy, bringing together Namibian conservation leaders and U.S. government officials to strengthen cooperation against transnational environmental crime.  Wildlife trafficking, including the illegal trade in rhino horn, elephant ivory, and pangolin scales is not solely a conservation issue – it is aContinue Reading

Namibia Critical Metals reported a strong set of economics for its Lofdal heavy rare earths project in Namibia, outlining two development scenarios that highlight the deposit’s potential to become one of the few significant sources of dysprosium, terbium and yttrium outside China. The prefeasibility study presents a base case thatContinue Reading

Shares in Australian uranium miner Paladin Energy took a dramatic tumble last week after the company was forced to withdraw its full-year production guidance following extreme weather disruptions at its Langer Heinrich mine in Namibia. The Perth-based company saw its stock plunge nearly 8% in early trading on Wednesday, droppingContinue Reading

By Dr. John Steytler It is hard to believe that more than a year has passed since Namibia’s third president, Dr Hage Geingob, passed away unexpectedly. His death is Namibia’s loss and certainly a loss that I personally feel every day. The former President was someone that inspired, challenged, andContinue Reading

SNC Incorporated has announced its role as legal counsel for Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd’s (ReconAfrica) in the strategic farm down transaction with BW Energy Limited which is valued at U$16 million. The transaction involved the assignment of a 20% working interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence Number 73 (PEL 73), currentlyContinue Reading

Supernova Metals Corp. has entered into a definitive share exchange agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of NamLith Resources Corp., which holds a 12.5% equity interest in Westoil Limited. This acquisition grants Supernova an interest in the Petroleum Exploration License 107 located offshore of Namibia in the Orange Basin, enhancingContinue Reading

By Julien Karambua Namibia stands at the forefront of a transformative energy revolution, positioning itself as a global leader in green hydrogen production. With abundant renewable energy resources and strategic proximity to European and US markets, the country is uniquely placed to drive sustainable economic growth. However, realising this potentialContinue Reading

With the signing of a new agreement, with the presence of their leaders, Cuba and Namibia are committed to the establishment of an Intergovernmental Commission to strengthen ties between the two nations. The signing ceremony was led by Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, first secretary of the Central Committee of the CommunistContinue Reading

By Hileni Amadhila In today’s workplace, technology is constantly changing, and organisations are forced to change if they want to stay competitive. Successful change is not just about deploying new technology but also ensuring the staff is ready, valued, and empowered to adopt such technology. When we push for newContinue Reading

Namibian tin producer Andrada Mining has made a significant move into the lithium market with its inaugural sale of five tonnes of petalite, valued at over N$70,000. This transaction, completed with a ceramic producer, marks a crucial milestone for the company as it aims to establish itself as a keyContinue Reading